Episode #58: Leading Through Times of Change

We hear it all the time: Leadership in the age of rapidly evolving technology requires quick thinking and adaptability, but without an endpoint in mind, we can get stuck fixing the endless supply of daily issues that inevitably pop up. So we have to learn to think big picture and learn how to share that vision with those we lead. It’s a long journey, but each step takes us closer.

Welcome to STEPS to Value. This episode touches on a number of topics but centers around leadership’s role in change management and how important that is in accomplishing your goals. A real leader understands that everyone has something to gain in an effective, organization-wide change management process. As our guest on this podcast notes, it’s all about creating a “vivid picture of the end state.” Our guest on this episode is Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono, Director, Defense Health Agency, and we sat down at the HIMSS global conference earlier to discuss change, ownership, interoperability, and ensuring that patients are treated as people.

This Episode’s Guest:

The HIMSS Most Influential Women in Health Information and Technology Awards recognize influential women at all stages of their career progressions. These awards celebrate individuals who harness the power of information and technology to transform health and healthcare; are unique among power lists and award programs; and are inclusive of all women of influence, no matter where they may be in the health information and technology field. Learn more about HIMSS' Most Influential Women in HIT Award here.

Host Rod Piechowski spoke with Dr. Genie McPeak Hinz, of Duke University Health System, a recent Davies Award winner at HIMSS 19 in Orlando about Davies process and examined how Duke views its use of technology to improve care and outcomes.

In this episode, Lygeia Ricciardi, chief transformation officer at Carium, and recent recipient of HIMSS’ Most Influential Women in Health IT, discusses the changing relationship between doctors, patients and consumers.